Play is Not Just a Game
Play has been a topic of concern and study ever since the science of early childhood education began. Play has been considered an avenue for developing in children many essential life skills. Unfortunately, play has diminished through the years. Many researches, articles, and scientific opinion papers have exposed the observation of this phenomenon in children’s lives to be decreasing and limited. Patte, cited by Patte and Brown (2010), stated that “attitudes towards play as being frivolous, impractical and unproductive are pervasive in our postmodern world” (p.58). This essay provides a reflection on some social factors that lead to decreased playtime ...
